What Is the Word?

McGraw-Hill

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What Is the Word?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by McGraw-Hill

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

This book is not just any activity book—it's your personal practice playground where you can write, wipe, and write again! With fun friends like Bear and Kermit, every page helps you learn letters, numbers, and shapes while having a blast. The best part? You get to try as many times as you want until you get it just right!

Themes

Activity BooksFirst WordsVocabulary & SpellingEarly LearningFine Motor Skills

Quick Assessment

What Is the Word? is an interactive write-and-wipe activity book designed for early readers aged 5 to 8. Featuring beloved characters from popular children's shows, it reinforces key preschool concepts such as letters, numbers, shapes, and first words, while promoting fine motor skills and repeated practice. Its reusable format encourages skill mastery in a fun, engaging way suitable for young learners.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

16 pages
ISBN
9781577687122
Pages
16
Publisher
Carson-Dellosa Pub Llc
Published
June 2001
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Activity BooksConceptsFirst WordsLanguage ArtsVocabulary & SpellingChildren's Baby